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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
A Cat Doctor.

There is a cat doctor who runs drug
store in Washington, who, it is said, is
doing the most thriving practice of any
alleviator of the ills of the feline and
canine races of any man in the profession
in the whole country. This physician
has the highest class of callers of any
professional man in the city, as only the
most aristocratic can afford to have an
expert wait upon their pets. AT times
as many as three or four carriages,
owned by the most refined and wealthy
people at the National Capital, are
drawn up in front of the drug store and
Office, and his business is so large that
customers with their patients have to
wait their turns, like men in barber
shops. 1t is seldom that man enters
the drug store or Office for the purpose
of receiving professional call from the
the doctor. They are almost invariably
women.
The doctor was philosophizing the
other day to some gentlemen on the gen
eral ails of cats and dogs, during which he
stated that more trouble came from lack
of air and exercise than anything else. He
especially deprecated the fact that these
household pets were guarded so closely
in the house, and were not allowed to
romp around like children.
II could name, T." he said, families in
this city that guard as closely their pet
cats and dogs as they do their children.
Large numbers of them have cribs and
cradles and lounges made for their pets,
and cushioned in the most comfortable
manner possible. At one place visited
recently found an old Maltese reclining
on a pillow of down. When | asked for
it for the purpose of making an exami-
nation the lady of the house lifted it as
carefully as if it were a tiny baby. She
had delicate spoons and forceps and a
douche to inject medicine into the poor
things ears. There was swab of silk
and cotton to cleanse its throat, as if it
had something like diphtheria, and when
| spoke of severe medicine as the only
hope for recovery she threw up her hands
in that same horror mothers do when OK
IRENE measures are to be res0rted to to
save their infants. "-Indidnap0lis Jour
nal
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
Gold Leaf.

Gold leaf is manufactured in about
twenty shops in New York and its
suburbs, says the New York Sun. 1t Is
estimated thrt 90, 500 ounces of gold are
consumed annually here in making gold
leaf. Gold can be beaten so thin that it
will take 1000 leaves to equal the
thickness Of the sheet upon which this
paper is printed. An ounce can be
beaten down to Q, 500 leaves, three and
three-eights of an inch square.
At an establishment in Hudson street
reporter was told that the gold is
bought of brokers in small ingots, which
are melted into bars about quarter of an
inch thick. These are rolled into a
passing through the hands of the beaters
it is put in books, interviewed with
manila tissue, and 20 books are put in a
package. The ordinary sells for 81 a
package, and the best $3.50 to $7.75.
No dross comes from the gold as it Is
beaten, but there are ragged edges that
drop off. The leaf is used by gilders,
bookbinders, dentists and sign painters.
The wages of gold heaters are s11 a
week. A piece hand gets s. beating.
A good one can possibly do two a week,
and as many as nine in the month have
been done. Extra is paid if the workman
beats the gold below five grains to a
book. Some can go to four n and even
four grains per book"
GLOW thin can you get It'll" heater
in Broome street was asked,
1T is beaten to one three hundred.
thousandth Of an inch thick at FIVE gr2ins
to the book. If it gets down to four
grains it is one three hundred and sixty
thousandth of an inch.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01

he'd just stick and Try to walk with her.
Taen my turn would come. I'd sail
across the street, big as life, an say:
Madame, do you know this mani
No, SIR she'll say
"Is he annoying your
Yes, sir
Then I'd tell Jack to go about his
business, he'd give me some talk and I'd
let out mighty savage looking blow
that wouldn't kill fly. He'd go to grass
as if he was shot, and then get up an
rul like whitehead. I'd walk a block
or two with the lady, giving her a grca,
talk about bein' stranger In town, out
of a job, an almost always got a good
tip. Once got SEQ an what l didn't
want-a job.
"Where'd you get the eye
"Oh, that was last week. MY pal got
full, and when let out at him SAYS:
You miserable little rooster, I'll
teach you to make a crack at an adult
an gave me a paste where you see it.
That broke up our partnership.-Dstrot
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
snlmi of Beaver Tail.

have made a new acquaintance in the
culinary line during my visit to New
York. A dish which had never heard
Of was served to us at the table of man
who considers dining in the light OF a
high art This rare and most attractive
Of delicacies is nothing more nor less than
beavers tails delicately stewed in q be
chanel sauce. They were served as an
entree, and they are without exception
the most attractive article of food that |
have met in a twelvemonth. This dish
was highly esteemed by the old govern:
OTIS Of the Hudson Bay Company, and in
these days, when beavers are scarce,
they are considered as rare and precious
as roc's eggs. The flavor is more like
terrapin than anything else. and the
quality of the flesh resembles that of
green turtle. / never saw a beaver or his
tail, save on this occasion, and so can
form no idea of its size, and how many
tails it takes to make a salmi; but if ever
any Of nv readers who are artistic, as was
my hest, in the matter of food and drink.
has an opportunity to get around a
beaver tail, advise him TO grasp the on
portunity and eat the tail.-B0ston Tran
script
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
Hints and suggestions.

If salt is sprinkled around the edges of
n carpet, when on the floor, it will keep
away moths.
White paint that has become discelored
may be nicely cleaned by using little
whiting in the water while washing.
Flannels should be washed in hot
soapsuds and rinsed in hot water contain
ing soap enough to soften it little.
starchcd shirts will iron easier if you
let them dry after starching, so you will
have to sprinkle them before ironing.
Never wet the hair if you have any
tendency TO deafness; wear an oil.silk
cap when bathing, and refrain from
diving.
A piece of pointed whalebone or pine
wood is nice to clean out corners. Wash
your windows with sponge and polish
with tissue paper.
Clean lamp chimneys by holding them
over the spout of teakcttle full of boil
ing water, then wipe with clean cloth.
1t will make them beautifully clear.
1t is said if feather beds and pillows
be left out in a drenching rain every
spring. and afterward exposed to the
sun and air on every side until dry, they
iii. ~ -.-,--l. f-';sl,,',.,a I'D l;Ghtene1
Keep cut flowers fres for several days
by filling vase with clean sand, to which
is added liberal supply of powdered
charcoal. Embed the stems of the
bouquet in this, and water occasionally
Never put milk, fat or any oilysub-
stance into the elr for the relief of pain,
for they soon become rancid and tend to
ineite Inflammation Simple warm water
will answer the purpose better than any
thing else.
Silver becoming black may be avoided
by keeping that which is not often used
IN canton flannel bags, with small bags
about the size of a thimble filled with bits
Of gum-camphor packed in and around
the articles.
For mildew, pour quart Of boiling
water on an ounce Of chloride Of lime.
When it is dissolved add three quarts of
cold water. In this put the garment, and
let it soak for twelve hours. If not very
bad the spots will come out in less time.
Pieces of toilet soap that have become
too small for convenient handling may
be utilized by making small flannel
bag, leaving the top open, and into this
putting the pieces of soap as they accu-
mulate. When it is full sew over the top
and you have nice accessory for your
bath-tub.
Rubber rings such as are used on fruit
cans often become hard and brittle. They
can be restored by letting them lie in wa
ter in which you have put a little ammo
MIA. Mix in this proportion; One part
ammonia and two parts water. Sometimes
they do not need TO lie in this more than
five minutes, but frequently half-ho
is needed to restore their elasticity.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
A Cloak Of Gold Feathers.

At the coronation of King Kalakua in
1888. writes a correspondent from Homo
lulu, he wore the royal mantle of Kane
hameha l., one of the most superb en-
blems of royalty ever worn by king or
kaiser As may be supposed, it is care
fully kept at the palace 1t Is semi
circular cloak, about four feet in length,
covering an area of twenty-five square
feet when spread out, and it is made of
the small golden-hued feathers OF the 90
These feathers, each about the size of
ones little finger nail are fastened to a
a fine network Of fibre, made from the
bark of the olona, OVERLAPPING each other.
There are at least 5000 of these feathers
used in the cloak, there are but two
taken from each bird, which has to e
SHARED in the dense woods, the feathers
plucked and the bird released; it was q
crime 70 kill them. The birds are by no
means abundant, necessarily the value of
the cloak is very great, and the keeping
of it an endless task The mantle is
worn only by the reigning sovereign.
There are shorter capes and cloaks worn
by Allies or chiefs, their length berg
regulated by the rank of the wearer.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
A Cadets Assurance.

Sometimes when the offenses of cadets
are very fragrant court martials are called
to try them. These are composed of
army officers, who SIT in trial like Judge
and jury whe1 the offender is in civil,
instead of military life. These courts
martial are often very funny. Once there
there was a youngstef who had acted so
perfectly outrageously that he knew he
would be dismissed at the approaching
examination, so he determined to have a
good time before he left. On the grounds
was an old disused shed of some kind,
and in it young hopeful piled all the
shavings, rags and everything else com
bustible he could get, and one fine night
he set match to it and had mag
nificent bonfire of his own. OF course
suspicion pointed to him, and a court of
inquiry was organized to investigate the
outrage. General Thayer was superin
sendent aud Colonel Fry commandant of
cadets. When the prisoner was called
up for examination before the court,
composed of officers of high rank, i'm
posing in the majesty of the law, he was
asked to state what he knew about the
Gre.
IL don't know anything myself but
what is hearsay testimony, and you
won't admit that, u he replied
'.The court does not desire your views
oif-hearsay- testimony ,stseverely remarked
the prosecutor. you are directed to
state what may have come to your
knowledge regarding the affair"
''Well, but" objected the culprit, 81
don't know anything about it, and what
heard | don't believe"
"The court, sir, Numbered the officer,
''has not inquired into your belief You
will Immediately state what you heard"
''But-but-you don't believe me,
either"
BY that time the court was in a rage.
go on sir" roared several officers to-
gether.
"well, they do say" stammered the
cadet diffidently, THAT General Thayer
got she shavings and old Fry set 'em
afire. philadelphia Times.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01

A stranger went into an Austin restau-
rant and ordered dinner. He made one
Or two attempts to cat it, but was badly
defeated. Then he called the proprietor
Of the caravansary, asked how much the
funeral expenses aggregated, and was
told fifty cents He handed over a
tive-dollar bill, but when the proprietor
was about to return the change he re-
fused to accept it.
mo, SIR" he said magnanimously,
Just you take that money and see if you
san hire a right hungry man with it to
Eat that dinner. If he strikes for higher
wages just draw on me. If he dies I'll
pay the funeral expenses"
The proprietor of the caravansary now
says that he put up job on him. Teas
SVtings
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
The Best Time TO Bathe.

1t is best to battle just before going to
bed, as any danger of catching cold is
thus avoided, and the complexion is i'm
proved by keeping warm for several hours
after leaving the bath. A couple of
pounds of bran put into thin bag and
then in the bath tub is excellent for
softening the skin. 1t should be left to
soak in & small quantity OF water several
hours before being used. The internal
aids to clear complexion are most of
them well known, and the present season
is the best for a thorough cleansing and
purifying of the blood. The old fash
toned remedy of sulphur and molasses is
considered among the best Charcoal
powdered and taken with water is said
to be excellent, but is most difficult to
take. A strictly vegetable and fruit diet
is followed by many for one or two weeks.
-L0Ed0H Lancet
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
Queer Things in Persia.

A Mr.. Neesan lectured in New York
not long agoon Persian life. The young
ladies Of the audience laughed when Mr..
Noesan told how the Persian youth was
allowed to take one kiss from his future
wife on the eve before their marriage.
provided he could find her in a dark
room full Of other ladies. They were
silent and sympathetic when he told
how, although he was engaged for three
years, he never got one kiss in all tina
time. Mr.. Neesan was forced to comics,
that the Persian newspapers are rathe,
slow. They are divided into two classes
those published every week and those
published every seventh day-and all
Persia has just one of each class. Some
time after Cleveland was elected Mr..
Neesan received copy Of some of these
papers. He looked anxiously to see if
the election returns had reached the
enterprising editor, but the only mention
he found OF America was its discovery by
one Christopher Columbus. lie doesn't
expect TO live long enough for the editor
10 go through the subsequent history Of
America and give mis- readers some COM
parstively recent news concerning the
United States.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01

A true story is told of an old New
Hampshire doctor, who was one day con-
suited by a man suffering from rteu-
matism. The physician gave him copious
advice, and ended with directions so con-
eiseIy put as to be easily memorizcd.
avoid dampness," he said.
ayes, sir
Keep warm; keep your feet dry, and
remember what I've said about flannels. y
Eyes, SIR
Take the medicine with absolute regu-
.arity. Here is the prescription.
The man expressed his thanks, paid
his fee, and took his leave. As he reached
the door the doctor called; s'Oh, by the
way, if any of these things help you, Just
giyeale call and tell me. I've had
- stism for over twenty years. and
has<---- hel,,sd .lsis,-yet.- Good
Siorning- - Youths Companion.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
MedicaI uses OF Common Said.

The power of the soda used in cooking
1sArelieve the pain of burns is now extern
sively known. Its usefulness is enhanced
by its being so common as tc be usually
within reach. Somewhat akin to this is
the efficacy Of table ssit in certain forms
of inflammation. 1t is remedy that
finds place in nearly all countries and
households.
But the very fact that these articles are
so familiar in domestic use makes it diff
cult to regard them as powerful rene
dies. 1t would be quite otherwise if they
were rare, and could be obtained only of
the druggist. 1t may not be amiss, there
fore, 10 refer to what is marvellous in
their chemical composition.
The base. or fundamental element, In
each is the samoa most wonderful
natal. which burns with an intense flame
when heated to a temperature twenty
two degrees less than that of boiling
water. This metal Is sodium. Combine
it in the proper proportion with carbonic
acid, the gas thrown off from burning
coal, and soda or, more properly,
bicarbonate of soda, is produced Let
it combine with chlorine, which forms,
in chemical union with lime, one of oui
most powerful disinfectants, and we have
the familiar salt of our tables.
1t should be impressed on the minds of
our readers that there is the highest
medical authority for the statement that
there is nothing better than common salt
for any ordinary inflammation of the
throat, mouth, or nasal passages. Dis.
solve dessert spoonful in coffee cup,
and gargle the solution, or snuff it up
The nose until it comes out into the back
mouth. Repeat two or three times
day until cured
DIR. Thackery, of Philadelphia, has
found that salt is effective in the most
violent attacks of erysipelas, and, more
over, leaves no unsightly scars behind.
He uses a saturated solution that is as
strongas it can be made, and simply keeps
the parts covered with cloth wet with
it. At the same time he cools the system
with dose of EPSON salts, mixed with
lemon juice, and orders a light farina-
ceous dict
As erysipelas is sudden in its attacks,
and so speedy in its action, those located
at a distance from doctors, would do well
to make a special note of this Youths
Companion.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
Unusual Canine Intelligence.

Brown is a big St. Bernard dog of Bos-
ton famous forhis intelligence. 1t was
his habit to 60 with the nurse when she
wheeled the baby out for an airing.
There was an embankment with steet
incline going down at a sharp angIs. and
on one occasion the nurse, going in tc
pay visit to some of her frispds, left tn.
carriage with the baby a it perilously
near the dangerous spot. Something
started the wheels u motion, and the
carnage rolled <t6wn toward the danger.
Gus edge a moment more itmust hav,
gone overvwhen Brown threw himself
pen INC wheels and lay there, holding
the IaSe back by the weight of hi.
oodY - lie truant maid returned.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
4 Hideous Beast.

Il is a melancholy fact, but none the
less true, that the walrus is one of the
most disgusting looking objects known
to uan. 1t has a raw, naked hide, with
out hair or fur, covered with multitude
of pustular-looking warts, boils, and
pimples, the skin wrinkled in deep,
iabby folds, and marked 10y dark venous
lines, which show clearly through the
yellowish brown cuticle which seems to
be peeling off with leprosy, altogether a
most unwholesome-loO looking brute, I'M
pleasantly suggesting the appearances we
know as .'bloatedn
They arc of tremendous size, ten feet
and half TO twelve feet long, and weigh
ing fifteen or sixteen hundred pounds
In water their motions arc not nearly so
quiet or graceful as those Of the seal and
sea lion, and on land they are almost
helpless, for which reason they rarely
come outside the surf-wash. They go
about in large herds, which now and then
emerge to sleep. First one lands and
lays itself out, and then a second comes
and gives its predecessor a shove, where
upon he moves little further up; then
comes number three, who pokes up num-
Der two, who prods number one, and so
on till the whole herd has got to land;
each brute pillowed on the body Of of the
one above him, all without quarreling,
but every movement displaying apathy
and phlegm. Its most extraordinary
feature is its hide. which over the shout
ders and down the throat and chest is
three inches thick, and is nowhere less
than half an inch.
1t feeds exclusively on shell fish and
the dubious roots and tender stalks of
certain marine plants, which grow abund-
antly at the bottom of the bays and
lagoons of the Alaska coast and it is evil
IDENTIFY for digging up these that it uses
its tusks and not, as is reported, for the
purpose of hauling itself upon ice Or rock.
Another blow to received opinion is given
by Mr.. Elliot's testimony as to the cow
srdice of the brutes They will snort or
blow TO any extent in the water, but as
to attacking boat, that is the very last
thing that would enter into their heads.
1t is unfortunate that no females were %
be found about the islands, The natives
say that the creature is homogeneous;
that the female brings forth single calf
in June, usually on the ice foes north of
Behring's Straits: that it resembles its
parents in general character when six
weeks old, but that its tusks do not ap-
pear till the second year; and that the
mother is strongly attached to it and
nurses it in the sea.-AH the Year Round.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-07-01
DON'T oRUMBLE

Don't grumble at every misfortune,
Dontfret at each little miShap,
Don't worry because you've a nslghbor
Reclining in luxny's lap.
Don't get out Of sorts with the weather,
II cloudy when you would have fair:
The sun win not shine any sooner
For those who lose patience and swear.
Don't hope to get something for nothing
And still have an honest exchange.
The trade making both parties richer
Is something uncommon and strange.
ntthink from the seed Of the thistle
To harvest a fine crop OF wheat,
Nor look for the jewel Of honor
Tospring from the germ OF deceit
Don't trouble yourself with diSsectinS
The faults that your neighbors posses;
Perhaps that the same JEALOUS labor
Might make your own errors the less.
Don't preach of perfection to others;
Unless you've little at home;
And remember very small pebble
VIII outweigh bushel of foam.
Don't think that theme Is exhausted
Because it has gone through your brain
A pint may be filed to OVERLOOKING,
And yet not a gallon contain
Don't think the good Lord is in error
When failing with him to agree,
Nor blame him for your stupid blunders
Because He permits them to be.
H l. Clinton
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PITH AND POINT.

A notion-The Antarctic. Seal
A man with polished manners ougiI
always TO shine in society Boston Pod
An unknown quantity may be id
scribed as what you get when you buy
quart box of strawberrics.-Pict.
There are very few brass bands in
military parade that can play as many air
as the drm-major puts on.-ShOe aal
Leather reporter.
Mistress TO new servant: 1--WE havl
breakfast generally at S O'Clock. New
servant: well, mum, if | amt dow
to it, don't wait. "-Hdrper's Bdzar.
In China old women instead of tn,
young are the bellies of society. Tn
mania for old China seems not to be con
fined to America Orange O6serrer.
DIR. Lyman Beecher once replied to al
inquiry of DR.. Halves, "How are you get
ting Onln "First-ratei first-raiel first
rate ever since l stopped trying to rur
this world. Lining Church.
Minister Ito layman)-''But why dc
you say that Mr. Smith is a good man
He rarely appears at church, Layman-
II know he doesn't show up at church
very often, but Bradstreet's quotes him A
1."--Troy Pres.
The man who can now patiently sit on
the damp ground and fish for suckers j;
the same one who was affected with
last winter so that he could
not go down cellar for hod Of COAL
Waterloo O6serrer.
Now the married man Of sense
Sneaks over the back yard fence,
Instead Of leaving home by the front way
For well he ought TO know,
II the women see him go,
They'll make him wallop carpets half a day
-pdnSuHie Breeze,
"Say, Marialn exclaimed Mr.. Blobsor
the other day, II move we suspend thu
long haul clause ''What do you meant
demanded Mrs. Blobson. Il mean,
said Mr.. Blobson, ''that instead Of push
ing the baby carriage around four blocks
we try one block for while. Otherwise,
l shall be obliged to raise the rates Of
Burlington Free Pres.